When Brooklyn Beckham finally addressed the speculation around his estrangement from his family, announcing very plainly on social media that he does not want to reconcile with them, I felt my chest tighten in a way that was familiar. Not because I know him, or his parents, or the specific contours of his life—but because … Read more
Woody Allen is mourning the death of Diane Keaton. The 89-year-old filmmaker paid tribute to his ex-girlfriend and “Annie Hall” co-star, who died at age 79 on Saturday, in an emotional essay published by The Free Press on Sunday. “It’s grammatically incorrect to say ‘most unique,’ but all rules of grammar, and I guess anything … Read more
J.K. Rowling is not backing down from her opinions on the trans community. Last week, several “Harry Potter” actors including Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu and Katie Leung signed a pro-trans open letter after the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer strictly to a biological woman and biological sex. Rowling, 59, … Read more
The Post’s special section on the Jouney to College. It’s a jungle out there — in the evolving landscape of college admissions, that is. With trends shaping standardized testing requirements, challenges introduced by the digitization of the SAT and the significance of college essays, a promising outcome requires an early, proactive and strategic planning strategy. … Read more
Knot on her watch! Tammy Barr, who says she worked on cruises for three years, reveals in a new Insider essay the six things she’d never do on board. Barr’s nauti list includes shelling out for dining upgrades or a drink package; touching certain surfaces with bare hands; wearing a room key as a necklace; … Read more
It’s divorce, done differently. An unusual trend has emerged among separating parents eager to protect their children from the devastating effects of divorce. After most splits, a family home is sold, leading to upheaval for offspring forced to shuttle between two new places. But in a “birdnesting divorce,” the family home is kept intact, with … Read more
A North Carolina woman who survived colon cancer twice is sharing the subtle warning signs she experienced — even as doctors reassured her there was nothing wrong. Sherri Rollins, who is approaching 50, recalls in a new essay for TODAY.com that in 2017, life was normal except for a lot of back pain. She went … Read more
Ryan Harman lost her mom to cancer last year. In an essay for her English class, she divulged the heart-wrenching journey from diagnosis to death — bringing the internet and her West Virginia University professor to tears. Harman shared the lengthy text in a viral TikTok video this week, garnering more than 13 million views … Read more
One woman is looking for the write man. Lauren Kempton, from England, requires her suitors to write a 500-word essay if they want to date her. Feeling fed up with online dating, Kempton revealed a dating strategy last year that resurfaced recently. “Asking for an essay is definitely a good way of weeding out what … Read more
A guest essay for the New York Times insisted that being short is “better” for the future to the amusement of several Twitter users on Sunday and Monday. Author Mara Altman penned the essay remarking that not only do shorter people tend to live longer, but they’re also crucial in conserving food and resources on our dying … Read more